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St. Mary's County commissioner lists weekend events, urges residents to support local businesses amid federal shutdown
Summary
An unnamed county commissioner highlighted multiple weekend events in St. Mary's County and urged residents to patronize local businesses affected by a federal government shutdown, calling the shutdown a "complete failure" and encouraging community support for nonprofits and merchants.
A county commissioner in St. Mary's County on Thursday outlined a slate of community events this weekend and urged residents to support local businesses affected by a federal government shutdown.
The commissioner listed community gatherings including the Oyster Festival, an event at the Pax River Air Museum, the Pink Day Walk in Leonardtown (8 a.m. Saturday) benefiting Ace's Angels, the 10th annual St. Mary's County Public Schools STEAM festival at the county fairgrounds, a library anniversary event at the Leonardtown Library, and a family costume 5K in Lexington Park on Sunday. "Great weekend in Saint Mary's County this weekend," the commissioner said, describing the Oyster Festival and other activities as "fantastic."
The commissioner said the Pink Day Walk raises money and provides emotional and aftercare support for families, and praised Ace's Angels for offering "monetary support" and counseling. The commissioner said they planned to attend the Pink Day Walk and the costume run and encouraged residents to participate.
Why this matters: the commissioner said the federal government shutdown has reduced local spending, particularly lunch traffic from the base, and urged residents to "support our local restaurants and businesses" because many are "really suffering." "If it's at all possible, get out and support those local businesses," the commissioner said, adding that people are being careful with spending during the shutdown.
During the remarks the commissioner criticized federal lawmakers for failing to enact a regular budget, calling the situation "a political football" and "really complete failure of our of our government," and said local leaders should not rely on continuing resolutions. The commissioner referenced Commissioner Colvin's repeated calls for Congress to "do their jobs and balance the budget."
The announcements primarily informed residents about upcoming community events and urged economic support for local businesses and nonprofit organizations. No formal action, vote or motion was recorded in the remarks.
